Month: July 2016

When I was pregnant, I'd see scary headlines of breastfeeding stories gone viral - you know the ones. Mom gets shamed for breastfeeding in public. The online trolls come out, and the debate resurfaces. These stories would ignite anger, but also fear as a mother-to-be. "Is this what it's going to be like when I nurse my baby? But… Continue reading To the silent nursing mom, you are doing amazing

I wanted to call this one of those "What no one tells you" blogs, but that would be a lie, albeit catchy. Truthfully, everyone heeded me with their warnings on those first few months postpartum, otherwise known as the infamous fourth trimester - problem was, I was too pregnant to take note. I just wanted to… Continue reading What everyone told me about the 4th trimester that I ignored

You would think we give birth to aliens judging by how complex our society reacts to infant sleep. We approach it as this foreign concept that requires books, strict training regimens and varying coaching methods ... for sleep. It starts during our pregnancies as we fill the four walls of our freshly painted nurseries with… Continue reading An unapologetic confession: I bed share

Friendships evolve in our lives, especially surrounding big milestones. Becoming a parent is one of those times when our current relationships either grow or falter. With this shift comes making new mommy friends. I know - mom friends; they are the hardest friends to make, but they are the most rewarding ones, too. Here's why: Mom… Continue reading Why mom friends are the best friends

Just when I think I can't fall in love any more, I do. This past month has been so precious. I finally (somewhat) have the hang of things, which feels like a breath of fresh air. The best part is seeing Ivan's little personality start to shine through; I have stopped calling him the "blob." He is… Continue reading On Parenthood: three months old

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